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Tom a' Choinnich routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route from Glen AffricHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Chisholm BridgeModerate
The standard route from Glen Affric starts at Chisholm Bridge, follows a well-defined path through the forest and up the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Route via Toll CreagachHiking · 14km · 1,100 m ascent · ~4h 40m · from Chisholm BridgeModerate
This route combines an ascent of Tom a Choinnich with nearby Toll Creagach, offering a longer day out with varied terrain and excellent views.
West Ridge RouteHiking · 11km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Chisholm BridgeModerate
The West Ridge Route offers a less frequented path with a gradual ascent, providing a quieter alternative to the standard route.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Chisholm BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the East Ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Tom a' Choinnich today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Tom a' Choinnich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1113m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Tom a' Choinnich each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days. Lying snow up to 7 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:52.
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About Tom a' Choinnich
Tom a' Choinnich is 1,113 m (3,651 ft) high with 150 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 33rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Tom a' Choinich Beag (0.6 km), An Leth-chreag (1.1 km) and Toll Creagach West Top (1.4 km).
How high is Tom a' Choinnich?
Tom a' Choinnich is 1,113 metres high with 150 metres of prominence.
Where is Tom a' Choinnich?
Tom a' Choinnich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Tom a' Choinnich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Tom a' Choinnich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Glen Affric (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Tom a' Choinnich today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Tom a' Choinnich?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
